An adult recently diagnosed with AIDS is hospitalized with ...

[Melani1276]

An adult recently diagnosed with AIDS is hospitalized with pneumoni
 
  a. The patient and family are very anxious. Select the best outcome to add to the plan of care for this family.
  a. Identify and describe effective coping methods.
  b. Describe the stages of the anticipatory grieving process.
  c. Recognize the ways dysfunctional communication is expressed in the family.
  d. Examine previously unexpressed feelings related to the patient's sexuality.

Question 2

An inpatient says, Last time I was here, a primary nurse talked with me every day. This time, different nurses work with me. How can I make progress? Select the nurse's best response.
 
  a. Your comments are interesting. With your permission I will share them with the treatment team.
  b. We are using a new system because of managed-care requirements. We are hopeful it will be effective.
  c. Shift reports, care plans, and progress notes help different nurses work with all patients toward their individual goals.
  d. It sounds like you are feeling dissatisfied with your care. After you are discharged, you will receive a form to provide feedback.

[Mollythedog]

Answer to Question 1

A
Desired outcomes might be set for the family as a whole or for individuals within the family. The outcome most closely associated with the anxiety that each is experiencing is to focus on identifying and describing ways of coping with the anxiety. The other options are not appropriate at this time.

Answer to Question 2

C
This reply explains how many nurses are able to share responsibility and accountability for the care of patients. Good communication enables the nurses to be on the same page when it comes to working toward the achievement of patient-centered goals that are appropriate for each stage of the nurse-patient relationship. The other options fail to provide the information the patient needs to understand the current practices.